The Salem witch trials occurred in colonial Massachusetts between early 1692 and mid-1693. More than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft—the devil’s magic—and 20 were executed. In 1711, ...

SALEM — Teachers, students, parents and members of the community took part in the fifth annual Teach Truth Day of Action Saturday at Salem’s Waterworth Memorial Park. About 30 participants stood ...

SALEM — Local officials and residents gathered in the City Council Chambers at City Hall Monday afternoon to kick off the start of Black History Month programs in Salem. The gathering, which included ...

While some use the Juneteenth holiday to rest or attend festive community events, the Willamette Heritage Center sees it as an invitation to walk with purpose — literally. Juneteenth, celebrated ...

SALEM, MA — Salem's vast and significant history as a seafaring community dating back four centuries — beyond its more well-known connection to the 1692 Witch Trials — recently got elevated with the ...